Australia suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong and announces changes in immigration rules for Hong Kongers

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the country has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in light of a "fundamental change of circumstances" following the enactment of a controversial National Security Law by China. Australia will also extend visas by five years for skilled and graduate visa holders from Hong Kong, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of those five years, Morrison said. The prime minister also announced new incentives to attract Hong Kong businesses to relocate to Australia and offered opportunities for resettlement under humanitarian program. Canada also suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong last week.